6, CUR VT3IT TO THE POLLS Tuesday, September 8th We (the 7th and 8th graders) went to the polls to see how a pri- mary election is carried on. When we reached the town hall where the voting was tak- ing place, we stopped a minute outside to study the instruct- ions for voters and to read sample ballots which were post ed on the wall. Once Inside, the first things we noticed were four three-sided stalls called booths. There were more in- structions and ballots just like the ones we had seen out- side and a few people seated at tables. Mr. Fred Boudreau, the presiding officer, met us and explained to us what a per»- son must do in order to vote. A voter must first give the ballot clerk his name which is marked off on the checklist The ballot clerk then gives him either an assortment of republican or democratic bal- lots depending on for which party he wants to vote. The voter then goes to an empty booth and marks his bal- lots. If a voter does not know how to read, there are two assisting clerks, one from each party to help him. After the ballots have been marked they are drooped into the ballot boxes. There are five ballot boxes labeled Unit- ed States Senator, Representa- tive to Congress. State 67 fleers. County Officers, and Town Representative. There is a different box for each of the ballots which the voter is given. Before leaving, the voter's name is checked off again on another checklist. The voter will then leave. We thanked Mr. Boudreau and then left. We all learned a great deal from our visit and hope that what we learned will help us when we are old enough to vote. Brenda Gates '70 OUR TRIP TO FORT TIC0NDER0GA On September I , 196U, we left for Fort Ticonderoga with twenty-eight seventh and eighth graders, Mrs. Clerk and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boudreau We had a lot of fun joking. We passed some trees which were covered with luscious red apples which tempted a few of us. We drove down on the Ver- mont side of Lake Champlain, and, of course, it had to rain. Mr. Boudreau and Mrs. Clark decided to go on the ferry. While we were on the Ticonder- oga Ferry we went out and watched. The fort is not very far from the ferry, so we could gee flags flying. The sun was shining when we ate our lunch. After, we went in and some history was told by a guide. He told us that the fort was held in turn by the United States, France and Great Britain. In 1775 the French began building the Fort and they called it Carillon. It was attacked five times; it fell three times and success- fully held twice. From 1759
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9 through 1775 the For - ’as occupied by the British» was captured In 1775 by Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys without firing a shot, because it was early dawn when everyone was asleep. Then it was occupied by American Troops. In October, 1777, the buildings were burned by the British and the Fort was aban- doned, It was never restored, but raiding parties sometimes camped there. In l8l6,it was purchased by William Tell. By 1908,it was first opened to the public. After our guided tour we looked over the walls and saw Lake George and Mount Defiance. We visited the museum which showed things used in early times, also the dungeon which was scary. There were Otheh rooms to look at. At 1:30 we watched two little cannons go off. Our time was over and we were all on our way home. We followed the New York side of Lake Champlain and crossed the Crown Point Bridge. If you would have a ciance to go, go because the fort is interesting and the view is beautiful. We had fun and thank you, Mrs. Clark, and Fred Boudreau, our driver. Annette Breault »70 A BRAVE DEED Alice Hayes had arrived at Mrs. Beyors house early Satur- day morning. She was to stay with little Jimmy. When she had given him his dinner she out him upstairs in his crib. After he had fallen asleep, Alice went downstairs. Soon she fell asleep in her chair. Suddenly she awoke with a start, something was burning. She ran into the kitchen. The smoke wee stronger in there. Her next thought was the basement. She opened the door and saw smoke and flames. For a moment she was panic striken, she then realized she had to phone the fire department. Running into the living room for the tele- phone she found that as usual Mrs. Machia was talking to her sister. Alice interrupted» telling them that she had to call the fire department. At first Mrs. Machia thought Alice was a oPafctical Joker, There were a couple of hectic moments» but Alice won out. By the time her call reached the fire department the flames were starting to come through the floor. She ran upstairs and snatched the baby from his crib. When she reached the top of the stairs, the flames were at the bottom. The only thing that she could do was to jump from the bedroom window. The idea was frightening, but it was their only chance, cradling Jimmy in her arms she Jumped. Alice lay there dazed for several minutes. Then she heard sirens coming. When they found her, they immediately took her to the hospital. Once there, the (Continued on page 3)
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